To help prevent unwarned AirTag tracking, iOS 15.2 lets you scan sneaky AirTags that might be planted on your person or in your car to secretly track you.
iOS 15.2 lets you scan for sneaky AirTags that might be secretly tracking you
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Apple releases iOS 15.0.2 with fixes for iPhone Leather Wallet, Messages photo bug, more; watchOS 8.0.1 released
On October 1, Apple released iOS 15.0.1 to the public. It was a minor update in the grand scheme of things, even if it did add some important fixes. And now Apple's back with another minor update for its popular mobile operating system.
Apple will fix AirTag’s Lost Mode vulnerability that could be used for phishing scams
Apple has acknowledged that it's aware of a serious vulnerability plaguing its personal item tracker, dubbed AirTag. The nasty bug allows nefarious actors to redirect the person who finds and scans a lost AirTag to a phishing website instead of the Apple one. The company has confirmed it is working on a fix, saying the solution will be arriving in the next software update.
Apple is now rolling out the revised AirTag firmware to all customers
Apple is now launching refreshed AirTag firmware to more customers with a different build number from the previous AirTag firmware which had a build number of 1A291e.
Apple drops revised AirTag firmware with internal build number of 1A291c
Apple has launched a revised AirTag firmware carrying an internal build number of 1A291c while the firmware version has remained unchanged at 1.0.276.
Apple is rolling out an updated firmware version for AirTag item trackers
From time to time, Apple releases a firmware version for its accessories. This isn't a major update, usually, as Apple tends to bring attention to that sort of thing. Today, for example, marks a new firmware update for Apple's newest item trackers.
How to correctly tap AirTag with iPhone to read its embedded NFC tag
Should you stumble upon someone's lost item with an AirTag attached, tap the AirTag to your iPhone to read the underlying NFC tag and reveal the owner's contact information.
The Elago R5 Locator Case for the new Siri Remote features a built-in AirTag slot
When Apple introduced the newest Apple TV 4K, it also welcomed a brand new Siri Remote. It's a significant redesign from the previous generation, and one of the best features of the set-top box in general. But, a lot of people thought Apple would offer a built-in tracking option, an oft-requested feature.
Apple releases new colors for AirTag Leather Loop and Leather Key Ring
Today is apparently a stealth launch day for new Apple accessories. After launching the brand new MagSafe Battery Pack, the company is back at it again with new colors for an existing product. This time, it's an accessory for an accessory.
Australian regulator warns parents to keep AirTags away from children for safety
An AirTag safety warning issued in Australia advises parents to keep Apple's personal item tracker away from children due to its easy-to-access battery posing a choking hazard.
Apple releases revised firmware update for AirTag
Earlier this month, Apple released a firmware update for its first item tracker, the AirTag. That update was meant to improve overall privacy for the accessory. And now the company has issued a slightly revised version of that update.
Apple is improving AirTag privacy and launching an Android app in the future
Apple finally launched its item tracker, the AirTag, earlier this year. And now the company is announcing (before this year's WWDC no less) that major improvements are on the way. That comes in the form of new security measures and an upcoming Android app.